CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Slams Rahul Gandhi: 'Not a Champion of Women's Rights, But Anti-Hindu'
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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched a sharp critique against senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, asserting that the opposition leader is not an advocate for women's rights but is instead acting out of an "anti-Hindu" mindset.
Allegations of Targeting Hinduism
Taking to social media, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma alleged that Rahul Gandhi is utilizing the discourse on women's empowerment merely as a convenient pretext to target and criticize Hindu texts and traditions.
Sarma contrasted Gandhi's vocal opposition to ancient texts with silence on other legal frameworks, posing a direct question regarding double standards:
Scrutiny of Texts: Sarma questioned the frequency with which Gandhi attacks the Manusmriti compared to patriarchal practices under Sharia.
Scriptural Context: The Assam Chief Minister noted that while Sharia serves as a foundational jurisprudence in Islamic frameworks, the Manusmriti holds no comparable binding scriptural authority or universal code within modern Hinduism.
Capacity for Reform: Emphasizing the pluralistic and adaptable nature of Hindu philosophy, Sarma stated that Hinduism's enduring strength lies in its millenia-old ability to evolve, reform, and adapt with changing times.
Background of the Political War of Words
The latest political friction stems from recent remarks made by Rahul Gandhi during an interaction with young women students in Maharashtra. During the event, the Congress MP criticized what he termed the "Manusmriti mentality," called for breaking down systemic patriarchy, and emphasized women's autonomy.
Sarma urged the public—particularly Hindus—to question the underlying motives behind such rhetoric, asking whether the primary intent is genuine social reform or the systematic defamation of Hindu culture and traditions.
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